Old Ten Speed Gallery

Today’s OTS, a 1987 Panasonic Sport-500, sent in by Duncan has been beautifully rehabilitated and looks like he just rolled it out of the LBS. This thing reminds me of the Jack Tripper Special from a while back. Great looking bike Duncan, but remember to include at least one shot of the drive side, so we can see the bling.

My dad picked up this 1987 Panasonic Sport-500 for me at a yard sale last October for free (broken chain). After several hours of scrubbing, chrome polish, waxing, adjusting brakes/headset/shifters, and throwing on a new chain ($18 at LBS… ouch!), I have a like-new ride. Original tubes hold air perfectly! Ideal bike for my 6-mile commute.

Thanks Duncan

We’re finishing the week in fine fashion with this Peugeot Triathlon. Dru’s let the cat out of the bag by openly admitting this is a 12-speed. As I have said before, we have a strict don’t ask don’t tell policy with regards to gear count. I don’t want all these 14-speeders coming around saying how they should get to be in the gallery too. This is a slippery slope folks, so if you are sporting 12 keep it on the DL.

Does a 12-speed count? This is my 1987 French-made (as opposed to Canadian) Peugeot Triathlon, completely rebuilt and restored. Shimano 105 group.

Thanks Dru